Hike to the Brienzer Rothorn
Short facts
- start: Brienz, Railway Station West
- destination: Rothorn Kulm
- difficult
- 9,26 km
- 5 hours
- 1757 m
- 2266 m
- 576 m
- 80 / 100
- 80 / 100
best season
Steep in parts, this route leads alongside the Milibach Falls up to Planalp, from where you can marvel at stunning views. The hike continues up across fields and meadows far above the treeline to the Brienzer Rothorn ridge.
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General information
Directions
Brienz - Milibach - Milibachfall - Mettli - Planalp - Mittl. Stafel - Ober Stafel - Brienzer Rothorn
Safety Guidelines
Please note: steep section before Planalp.
Equipment
Sturdy footwear
Tip
The return journey with the Brienz Rothorn Railway can be made from the Rothorn summit or the Planalp middle station (June-October).
Additional Information
Brienz Tourism
Hauptstrasse 143
3855 Brienz
Phone: +41 33 952 80 80
[email protected]
www.brienz-tourismus.ch
Interlaken Tourism
Marktgasse 1
3800 Interlaken
Phone: +41 33 826 53 00
[email protected]
www.interlaken.ch
Brienz Rothorn Railway: www.brb.ch
Berghaus Planalp: www.berghaus-planalp.ch
Weather

This tour is presented by: Interlaken Tourismus